This is a rare July 8th, 1913 broadside (single page playbill) from the three-night, Post-Broadway engagement of the A. E. W. MASON play "THE WITNESS FOR THE DEFENSE" at the MacDonough Theatre in Oakland, California. (The Original Broadway production opened December 11th, 1911 at New York's Empire Theatre and played 64 performances. This revival opened March 28th, 1913 at the Empire Theatre for a limited two-night engagement before going on the road.) ..... The play starred BLANCHE BATES and the cast included FRANK KEMBLE-COOPER, H. E. HERBERT, ERNEST STALLARD, FRANK ELLIOTT, ARTHUR LEWIS, FREDERICK POWELL, WALTER L. STACEY, W. S. PHILLIPS and EVELYN CARRINGTON ..... CREDITS: Book by A. E. W. MASON; Staged by GEORGE A. HIGHLAND; Produced by CHARLES FROHMAN ..... DETAILS: The single page, two-sided playbill measures 4 5/8" X 10 1/2" inches and includes production credits, cast list and synopsis of scenes on the front and an advertisement for the "San Francisco Enquirer" on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor creasing, a fold across the middle and moderate edge wear, this rare broadside is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.